Liv Kelly

Lots of us dread the inevitable roll-around of what is arguably the worst month of the year (if you reside in the northern hemisphere, that is). And sure, the dark evenings and cold weather can be really hard work, but the post-holiday slump in activity also makes January a brilliant time to get away.  Think about it: whether you’re after somewhere where the weather is hot and the drinks are cheap (Vietnam, Malaysia, Zanzibar), or you’re looking to absorb the beauty of winter – because admit it, the season can be glorious – in a destination that knows how to do it properly (Iceland, Shetland, Yellowstone), January has got plenty to offer us. So, from South American beaches to European mountain ranges, here are favourite places to travel in January. RECOMMENDED: ✨The world’s best places to spend New Year’s Eve❄️The best places to visit in February🌤️The best winter destinations in Europe At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Amsterdam is one of the world’s best cities, no doubt about it. And as a tourism capital, it’s no surpise that it’s stuffed full of beautiful hotels, from 18th century canal houses to converted bridge keepers’ houses and seriously high-grade hotels.  So if you’re looking for a tip-top place to bed down after a day out exploring the city’s best museums, attractions and coffee shops, you’ve come to the right place. From the city centre through to De Negen Straatjes, here are the best hotels in Amsterdam right now. Updated June 2024: We’ve just added three hotels to this list, in time for summer, including the Hoxton’s second outpost in the city. See our brand-new reviews below... RECOMMENDED:🏠 The best Airbnbs in Amsterdam📍 Where to stay in Amsterdam 📍 The best things to do in Amsterdam🍴 The best restaurants in Amsterdam🎀 The best boutique hotels in Amsterdam At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

Sunday lunch. There’s nothing quite like it. An elemental meal, one that Londoners take incredibly seriously. Debates about what constitutes the ‘perfect’ Sunday roast have been known to last for hours. There is no shortage of top roasts in London. We’ve rounded up the city’s best Sunday meals from a host of homely pubs and restaurants all around town. What makes a good roast? For us, it’s simple; a cosy room is a good start, maybe in a pub with an open fire. Then it comes to the plate – we need perfect roast potatoes, well-cooked lamb, beef or pork and a decent plant-based option too. A Sunday roast is more than just lunch - it’s self-care. From snug neighbourhood staples to more bijou gastropubs, posh hotels, Michelin-star spots, and even a metal bar in Camden, we’ve got something for every taste (if that taste is for comforting mounds of roast meat, lashings of gravy and carbs for days).  A lot of these places get quite busy, by the way. So you’re always advised to book ahead to avoid disappointment.  RECOMMENDED: London's 50 best pubs. Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and her Sunday roast order is usually pork belly with extra gravy, extra roasties and a big glass of Pinot Noir. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Established by the Romans way back in 76BC, Bath is absolutely drowning in history and its beauty alone makes the city well worth seeing. But don’t worry, it’s got a whole lot more to offer than some fun for the history buffs among us.  This small Somerset city has bags of wonderful things to do, see, and eat whether you’re spending an afternoon or a whole weekend in the place. Take a dip in the baths, wander the Royal Crescent, and enjoy the abundance of theatre, comedy and art - there’s a tonne of culture to drink in, and plenty of quaint settings in which to do it. Here are our top picks for things to do in Bath. RECOMMENDED:🍝 The best restaurants in Bath🏰 The best things to do in Castle Combe🌉 The best things to do in Bristol🌤️ The best things to do in the UK🛏️ The best hotels in Bath At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

It’s (of course) nearly 2025, but 2024’s certainly been a wild one, with the Eras Tour, Bratmania, and all those goddamn lookalike contests. We named this as the best city to visit in the world, and also this as the coolest neighbourhood, but now, with only days left in the year, one final question remains.  What’s the best place in the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Sure, there are some major cities out there which really come into their own on New Year’s Eve (Sydney, Paris, Cape Town, with your magnificent fireworks, we’re looking at you), but we’ve got a shedload of recommendations, no matter what you’re after. Craving some twinkly lanterns? Head to Chiang Mai. Intrigued by traditional Scottish Hogmanay celebrations? Edinburgh’s got you. What about having a clear out of your old pots and pans? We’d recommend Naples – but there’s plenty more where that came from. Read on for our full roundup of the best places to spend New Year’s Eve around the world. RECOMMENDED:🥂The best New Year’s songs to count down to 2025✨The best songs of 2024 so far💕The most underrated destinations in the world❄️The best affordable ski resorts in Europe At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our aff

Believe it or not, but it won’t be long now until we’re sitting around Christmas trees, unwrapping presents, stuffing our faces with festive food and then slumping in front of the telly as Grandma gets sozzled on sherry. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and, as always, it will be turning London into a sparkling winter wonderland. Tis the season for ice skating rinks popping up outside every big London attraction and Christmas markets in quaint wooden huts taking over the outdoor space that’s left. Then you’ve got entertainment from the traditional – shouting ‘he’s behind you!’ at pantomimes, kidding yourself you can sing in tune at wholesome carol services – to the modern, like ritzy private dining pop-ups and OTT light displays. You’d think Time Out’s editorial team would be pretty jaded by the holiday season, covering all these Christmassy goings-on year after year. But while we’re a pretty cynical bunch most of the time, we can’t help but get excited for Christmas in London, no matter how many times we’ve glided across the Somerset House ice rink, strolled around the Southbank Centre’s Winter Market or chuckled at the predictably rude puns in Dick Whittington. Still, after collectively experiencing several lifetimes’ worth of festive fun in the capital, we’re pretty confident we know what definitely is and isn’t worth your time. Here we’ve listed fifty of our favourite festive events around the capital in 2024; hopefully it provides you with everything you need to

We’re deep into December. That means any Grinches and festive naysayers must finally succumb to the tidal wave of tinsel that’s hit London as Christmas draws ever closer.  Get stuck into the festive feels with a visit to one of the many carol services taking place across the city, from candle-lit affairs in churches to pub singsongs, hit up a Christmas party at one of London’s best venues or head to Shakespeare’s Globe to see a fairytale reimagined by poet Simon Armitage.  Still doing your best to block out all the tinsel? There’s lots more on offer without the danger of hearing a Michael Bublé cover of Jingle Bells. Head to the National Theatre to see Max Webster’s fabulously camp production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest starring current Dr Who, Ncuti Gatwa (it’s sold out, but you can still queue for standing tickets and bag a seat in the Friday Rush), stand beneath Parmigianino’s stunning painting ‘The Vision of Saint Jerome’ at the National Gallery and see the Science Museum’s new exhibition exploring the scientific discoveries that took place at the palace of Versailles. Consider London your cultural advent calendar – it’s time to fill up your diary with daily titbits. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.   

Grazing the Arctic Circle and straddling two tectonic plates, Iceland offers a visual feast of volcanic landscapes, spurting geysers and Northern Lights that have not gone unnoticed by Instagrammers or Game of Thrones location scouts. With the increasing interest in outdoor activities and exploration of the island's remote, ethereally beautiful regions, hotels are popping up far and wide, instead of once being concentrated in the capital Reykjavik. There are many unique airbnbs available, allowing guests to feel at home like the locals, but if luxury is more your style, there are many hotels now that offer different styles of accommodation, depending on your needs. So, if you're heading to the island and are stuck choosing where to stay, we've got the list of the best hotels in Iceland. You're welcome.  RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in Iceland Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities and in-depth research to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Heading to a festival can already feel like an organisational burden and while you’re sorting who’s got the tickets, who’s sharing tents and who’s monitoring the schedule, adding flights, luggage and airport transfers into the mix might not seem like the wisest choice when you’re booking.  However, travelling to festivals means getting to explore somewhere new and see a bunch of cracking artists, as well as maybe – just maybe – enjoy better weather and cheaper beer. Europe is certainly not in short supply of some really brilliant places to party, from tiny, lesser-known spots in the Azores to your classic, mega, headliner-packed fests in France and Netherlands and Alpine jazz weekends. So, here’s a roundup of our top picks for 2025.  RECOMMENDED: 🎪 The best UK music festivals🎤 The best music festivals in the world🌃 The most underrated destinations in Europe🌤️ The best European city breaks At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Want a drink? You've come to the right place. This is Time Out’s list of best bars in London, our curated guide to London’s drinking scene, featuring the buzziest booze dens in the capital right now. If it’s on this list, it’s excellent. These are the 50 places we'd recommend to a friend, because we love drinking in them and have done many times over. From classy cocktail joints to delightful dives, hotel bars, speakeasys, bottle shops, rooftops and wine bars, London's got them all. But what makes a truly good bar? Well, our critieria for inclusion on this list is simple; a menu of genius drinks is important, but so is overall vibe – there’s no point having the perfect paloma if you have to drink it in a bar that smells of bins. To make the Top 50 a bar has to be fun, full of lovely folk, be inclusive and also look the part.  The latest additions to our list include Below Stone Nest in Chinatown, Rasputin’s by London Fields, Bar Lina, an Italian aperitivo spot underneath the famous Soho deli, Jumbi hifi bar in Peckham, Oranj's vertitable wine warehouse in Shoreditch, and Helgi’s, a suggestively Satanic rock bar in Hackney. Now go forth and booze. RECOMMENDED: Like bars? Then you'll love London's best pubs.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor, and she'll have a dirty gin martini if you're buying. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Hello December. There’s no getting away from it, Christmas is here and London is thick with festive events. You be hard-pressed to avoid the jollities, so you might as well get stuck in. If you want a full-festive hit head to one of the many carol services taking place across the city, from candle-lit affairs in churches to pub singsongs, hit up a Christmas party at one of London’s best venues or head to Shakespeare’s Globe to see a fairytale reimagined by poet Simon Armitage. Still doing your best to block out all the tinsel? There’s lots more on offer without the danger of hearing a Michael Bublé cover of Jingle Bells. Head to the National Theatre to see Max Webster’s fabulously camp production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest starring current Dr Who, Ncuti Gatwa (it’s sold out, but you can still queue for standing tickets and bag a seat in the Friday Rush), stand beneath Parmigianino’s stunning painting ‘The Vision of Saint Jerome’ at the National Gallery, or see rockers Slipknot at the O2. Consider London your cultural advent calendar – it’s time to fill up your diary with daily titbits. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.

As fun and festive as Christmas is, the idea of having to head out into the crowds and scour the shops for the perfect presents for everyone in your life might not fill you with excitement. Instead of turning to the temptation of online ordering, skip the high street and head straight for one of London’s many markets. In the run-up to Crimbo, the capital becomes home to tons of wintry fairs, stacked with stalls selling unique pressies from small businesses and independent designers that you’d never find in the big shops online or off. They’re perfect for browsing as the big day looms and a good excuse to treat yourself to Christmas snacks and mulled wine as you tick gifts off your list. You’ll find everything you need to make someone’s Christmas Day memorable at London’s pop-up markets, from ceramics and plants to pressies from around the world. While many markets will require you to think about gift-getting weeks in advance, there are still options for those who thrive on last-minute chaos, too. Recommended: Our complete guide to Christmas in London.

Landing in Keflavik on a frosty 2C afternoon is a bit of a shock to the system compared to the balmy October temperatures of the UK, but once we start winding through the snow-dusted, ash-coloured peaks that loom moodily over Iceland’s coast, the biting cold feels appropriate.  Thankfully, the nippy feeling doesn’t last long. ION’s collection of hotels includes four properties – ION City and Hotel Von (starting rates are €430 and €175 respectively) where we stay in Reykjavik, Hotel Budir (from €277), our first stop nestled cosily between the mountains and the lapping shore of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, and ION Adventure (€565) which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024. Each embody the Nordic concept of ‘hygge’, that feeling of convivial cosiness that you can only really experience in such perishingly cold places.  All are intrinsically Icelandic, but ION Adventure is the true show-stopper. A sleek glass box emerging from the moss-laden Mount Hengill, the hotel is a bold contrast to the tumbling volcanic landscape around it. But that landscape is still incorporated into the design, with furniture made from locally-sheered wool and actual lava. Sustainability is at the heart of these designs – even the sinks are made from recycled tires – and much of the interior is crafted by Icelandic architects. The hallway leading to the brand-new wing of 23 rooms (where we stayed) features bare concrete walls which will not be painted – paint is bad for the environment, guys – an

You’d be forgiven for feeling a little intimidated upon approaching Eastwell Manor. Its stern, neo-Elizabethan stone façade is dotted with boxy windows which appear as if they allow little light, and reaching reception involves dragging your luggage through an eerily still, imposing courtyard. But the vibe’s pretty different inside.  Through the comically large, dark-wood doors, the formality of the building does match the tone of the service, but we were warmly greeted by wafts from the restaurant, the excited buzz of guests from a wedding party and formally dressed but amicable team members. And that’s what’s unexpected about this place – how homely a massive country estate (particularly one with a tennis court, a hawking centre and beehives) can feel as soon as you arrive.  Our room, in the cottage buildings in the west corner of the grounds, was one designated for people on a spa break (it’s only a two-minute walk from the spa building) and other guests were flitting between the two buildings in just their dressing gowns, despite the October chill. The spa itself, the facilities of which include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room on the ground floor, as well as a restaurant, plus treatment and ‘relaxation’ rooms upstairs, does all the things a good spa should do, but is perhaps not quite matched to the size of the hotel – we arrived mid-afternoon to cop a poolside seat but were left with only one available spot to plonk ourselves. But the hotel doesn’t just of

Hidden neatly away underneath its sister restaurant Kinkally, this intimate, sultrily-lit subterranean bar is an unusual hybrid of sleekness and snugness, where you’re squeezed around what feels like an island in the bartender’s own kitchen. You can watch the team shake, swirl, rattle and pour a succinct but enticing menu of original cocktails which feature everything from micro coriander (the Nomad) to porcini mushrooms (the Nature), or sample some woody, savoury Georgian natural wine. Whether you’re booked in for dinner upstairs or have just found yourself in Fitzrovia, this place is definitely worth a pitstop.

Entering our park-view room on the ninth floor of the Athenaeum, our jaws dropped not because of the suite itself, but because it immediately lived up to its name: the south-facing hotel rooms offer tremendous views of the lush treetops of Green Park, and if you’re lucky enough to stay in on one of the top floors (nine is the highest), it’s pretty splendid. What’s more, the hotel has been designed to incorporate the park’s proximity: the compact, comfortable rooms and ground-floor reception feature floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of mirrors to complement and exaggerate the nearby greenery. Entering the hotel feels almost like you’re stepping inside an opulent conservatory.  Throughout the hotel there are nods to grand decor, but it’s not overdone. Twinkly light fixtures, velvet Chesterfield headboards and touches of gold are not going to be to everyone’s taste, but they feature in the light-flooded rooms and add glamour to mostly white walls and bedding – this hotel is in Mayfair, after all.  That emphasis on elegance is also reflected in the kind of service you get at the Athenaeum. Front of house members, at the reception during check-in and in the restaurant, were congenial, warm, but the atmosphere here is formal: there’s no small talk, no chit-chat during breakfast service – everything feels very proper.  While the surrounding neighbourhood boasts plenty of bougie places to eat, the hotel’s ground-floor restaurant is a worthy alternative, particularly for afternoon t

With interiors that look like they probably haven’t been updated since the place opened in 1997, and prices that also feel like they’re stuck in the past, a trip to locally loved Bayswater restaurant The Bengal feels like stepping back in time. The dated decor serves to create a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere in which to enjoy generous portions of classic curry house fare. The chef’s special bhunas and jalfrezis – both traditional Bengali dishes – stand out on a large menu of traditional Indian and Bangladeshi curries. Whether you’re sitting in or ordering a takeaway, this is a reliable option for inexpensive, flavoursome dinner. 

Quite unlike the uniform streets which characterise this patch of London, The Beachcomber – a tiki bar specialising in agricole rhums from the French Caribbean – can only really be described as loud. Loud in flavour, colour, atmosphere and texture, this animated place features decorated with palm trees, faux bamboo, wooden masks and colourful lighting, and is a great spot if you fancy trying inventive cocktails made using the UK’s largest collection of rhum agricole, plus other classic tiki ingredients like cachaça, coconut cream and guanábana. It also runs a lively programme of DJ nights, rum masterclasses and open mic evenings too.

Located next to the south-facing exit of Queensway station on Bayswater Road, this whacky little ice cream shop serves everything from bubble waffles to soft-serve gelato and slushies, all in a vibrant array of colours and with a huge variety of sauces and toppings. Need to reward the kids for making it through that sweaty journey on the Central line? With popcorn, apple sorbet and even unicorn flavour on the menu, they’re sure to love this place.

London's West End is about to be transformed into a petrifying patch of Halloween performances, and none look quite so terrifyingly fun as this Soho Halloween Cabaret at Phoenix Arts Club. Taking place in the haunted dressing rooms of this iconic West End theatre, you can expect death-defying stunts, drag artists and aerial performances from some of London's biggest and best performers. There'll also be themed cocktails, plus plenty of frights and surprises for the best dressed spooky attendees — grab your ticket now!

The Clapham Grand is hosting one of the most exciting Halloween seasons in London, and that of course includes some fantastic film screenings. The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be accompanied by Dreamteam dancers and hosts, special games and prizes on Halloween Saturday. Hocus Pocus will be screened on Halloween night, so you can head to one of the spookiest haunted venues in the city to celebrate the right way, supplemented with witchy dancers, games and some petrifying prizes, too! 

If you're after a spooky screening to feel completely immersed in the spirit of Halloween, the Eventim Apollo have got you covered. The Grade II listed cinema will be hosting two screenings with live bands on Halloween Sunday: Hocus Pocus and Twilight. You might have seen them a thousand times, or you might be relatively unfamiliar with these Halloween classics. One thing's for sure — they'll have new life brought to them with the accompaniment of the live music, and truly absorb the audience. If that sounds like an enchanting way to spend an afternoon, grab your ticket for the show. 

You'll need to book well ahead for Halloween at the London Dungeon – but then they do always put on a simply frightful show. This year, expect to be haunted by the ancient and sinister force which has been awakened. The Exorcism of Peter Moore will send a shiver down your spine with the chilling whispers of his lost soul — it will take some courage to bear this unsettling show.  For all the information on what's happening at the London Dungeon this Halloween, check out their website here. 

Sashay your way to Somerset House’s stunning Georgian courtyard for its annual summer extravaganza, which as always has an emphasis on queer-led, music-pumping and dance-filled events.  Stop by on weekdays for free, non-naff family workshops like bookmaking, loom making and embroidery, accompanied by food and drink pop-ups and the fine refreashing spray of the courtyard fountains. On weekends is when the action ramps up with live events and performances from inclusivity-centered creatives and grassroot communities. This year look out for a bike ride from Black Unity, the Queer Family Picnic, Black Girl Fest, the Vogue Rites voguing ball and a live musical love letter to London from Femi Koleoso (Ezra Collective, Gorillaz). 

我々が最近、新しい年の旅行についてのアイデアや提案をこれでもかと届けていることは認識している。しかし、知識豊富な世界各都市のエディターたちが発信する、2025年に注目するべき地元情報はまだまだある。 新たに公開されらのは、アジアのエディターたちのおすすめスポットをまとめた記事。これはこれまで訪れるのが難しかったり、注目されてこなかった場所を中心に、8つの選択肢をランキング形式で紹介したもの。オーバーツーリズムの影響を受けている土地の代替提案としてとらえることもできる。 トップになったのは、最近フォーブスにも注目の旅行先として取り上げられていたインドネシアのスンバ島。バリから飛行機で約50分の距離にあり、観光公害がまだ少ないこの土地について、タイムアウトアジアのライターであるデルフィナ・ウトモは次のように書いている。 「かつて世界一のビーチに選ばれたニヒワトゥなどの理想的な浜辺や、サバンナの劇的な景色で知られるこの秘境の島は、冒険と静けさを求める旅行者に最適です。心地よく泳げる自然が作り出したプール、ウィクリ・ラグーンの探検もおすすめです」 2位に選ばれたのは、涙滴型をしたフィリピンのシアルガオ島だ。この島はサーフィン愛好者の間ではよく知られているが、マニラやセブからの航空便が増えたことで、より多くの旅行者に注目されるようになってきた。 ベトナムの南シナ海とソンチャ山の間に位置するビーチリゾート地であるダナンは、レストランやバーシーンの発展のおかげで3位にランクイン。もうすぐ、見事に復元されたレトロな列車で訪れることもできるようになる。 8位までのランキングは、以下の通りだ。 2025年に行くべきアジアの旅行先 1. スンバ島（インドネシア）2. シアルガオ島（フィリピン）3. ダナン（ベトナム）4. 台南（台湾）5. イポー（マレーシア）6. 大阪（日本）7. ナーン（タイ）8. 麗江（中国） 関連記事 『This is the best place to visit in Asia next year, according to Time Out（原文）』 『タイムアウトが「2025年、世界で注目するべき25のこと」を発表』 『2025年に訪れるのを止めるべき観光地は？』 『2025年に行くべき新施設10選』 『東京、2025年注目のアート展13選』 『2025年、見逃せない芸術祭8選』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら  

Sim, nós sabemos: temos andado a inundar-vos com inspirações de viagem para 2025, mas podem culpar-nos? A verdade é que os nossos editores à volta do mundo sabem do que estão a falar, por isso temos uma base incrível de conhecimento local à nossa disposição – seja sobre coisas para fazer ou lugares onde comer. E agora, publicaram as suas recomendações para 2025 na Ásia: oito destinos que incluem lugares que antigamente era de difícil acesso ou negligenciados, oferecendo alternativas a locais ao sobreturismo. No topo da lista está Sumba, uma ilha da Indonésia ainda intocada, a cerca de 50 minutos de voo de Bali, que também foi recentemente destacada pela Forbes como um destino a não perder. Sobre Sumba, a jornalista da Time Out Asia Delfina Utomo escreveu: "Conhecida pelas suas praias idílicas, como Nihiwatu (que já foi considerada a melhor praia do mundo) e pelas paisagens dramáticas de savanas ondulantes, esta ilha remota é perfeita para viajantes à procura de aventura e tranquilidade. Não deixe de explorar a Lagoa Weekuri, uma piscina natural de água salgada, perfeita para um mergulho refrescante." Em segundo lugar, está Siargao, uma ilha em forma de gota nas Filipinas, que, apesar de ser bem conhecida entre os surfistas, agora está no radar de muitos outros viajantes, graças ao aumento de voos de Manila e Cebu. Da Nang, o destino de praia vietnamita situado entre o Mar da China Meridional e a Montanha Sơn Trà, ocupa o terceiro lugar, graças à sua cena gastronómica e de coc

Os túneis estão em todo o lado. Já este ano falámos do Cinturão de Fehmarn e dos planos para ligar a Europa a África por um túnel. Agora, a Noruega tem grandes planos para construir aquela que será a mais longa e profunda travessia submarina do mundo. O projeto, denominado Rogfast, ligará os distritos de Randaberg e Bokn através de um túnel de 26,5 quilómetros. Terá quatro faixas de rodagem e demorará cerca de 35 minutos a atravessar. Esta é apenas uma parte de uma enorme reabilitação dos 1094 quilómetros da auto-estrada norueguesa, que actualmente é interrompida não cinco, não seis, mas sete vezes por viagens de ferry para atravessar os fiordes. Quando o Rogfast estiver concluída, o tempo de viagem de 21 horas será reduzido para apenas 10, segundo o Telegraph. Todos sabemos que a Noruega não é famosa pelo seu tempo glorioso e que os ferries são frequentemente interrompidos ou atrasados quando as condições não são suficientemente boas para a travessia – algo com que os noruegueses não terão de se preocupar quando o túnel estiver aberto. É claro que esta ambiciosa construção não é barata – segundo os responsáveis noruegueses, o orçamento do projeto ronda os 1,9 mil milhões de euros, 40% dos quais serão fornecidos pelo Estado, sendo o restante financiado por uma taxa de portagem de 36 euros para a sua utilização. E se estiver a pensar o seguinte – “Espera, não há outro túnel a ser construído na Europa que diz ser o mais longo túnel subaquático do mundo?” – tem razão. A ligação

A época do ski está a chegar e, embora possa estar a pensar nas estâncias que melhor se adequam às suas capacidades ou que serão mais simpáticas para a sua carteira, também há que ter em conta a paisagem. Desfrutar de algumas gloriosas vistas de montanha faz parte do negócio, não é? É por isso que é tão útil saber quais os destinos que oferecem paisagens mais instagramáveis – e a Bounce, uma plataforma especializada em bagagens, está aqui para ajudar. Ao compilar o número de publicações no Instagram, seguidores (na conta da estância), taxa de envolvimento, TikToks e críticas do Tripadvisor que mencionam palavras como “lindo” ou “deslumbrante” (já percebeu a ideia), a plataforma atribuiu a todas as estâncias de ski uma pontuação geral, o que permitiu depois ordená-las e divulgar uma classificação a seguir. A estância de ski mais bonita é Avoriaz, em França, que conta com uns impressionantes 170 mil seguidores no Instagram e o segundo maior número de TikToks, com 11.700. Em segundo lugar ficou Val Gardena, em Itália, com uns impressionantes 487 mil posts no Instagram e 11% de comentários com menção à beleza local. Em terceiro ficou Bankso, na Bulgária, que lidera a classificação de posts no TikTok com 15.500 e a maior taxa de envolvimento com 4,88%. É bom ver algumas estâncias menos conhecidas com o devido destaque, não é? Continue a ler para conhecer o resto deste top 10 ultra-cénico. Estas são as 10 estâncias de ski mais bonitas da Europa Avoriaz, França Val Gardena, Itália

Por esta altura, já estamos a deitar listas de destinos em voga pelas orelhas (já falámos da Forbes, do booking.com e da Conde Nast Traveller, só para mencionar alguns), mas com tantos locais a sofrerem com o peso do excesso de turismo, é provavelmente melhor lançar a rede o mais amplamente possível quando se trata de inspiração para viajar. Agora é a vez do Airbnb! A plataforma de arrendamento de férias de curta duração analisou os destinos que estão a registar aumentos nas pesquisas entre todos os tipos de turistas (viajantes a solo, famílias e grandes grupos) e produziu uma lista de tendências. Entre elas está Puerto Escondido, uma estância balnear na costa do Pacífico, no estado de Oaxaca, México. Lembra-lhe alguma coisa? Talvez porque este local, com o seu profundo desfiladeiro subaquático, que amplifica as ondulações na água para criar ondas enormes, é considerado um dos melhores locais do mundo para a prática do surf. Green Bay, a terceira maior cidade do Wisconsin, e Tóquio, a capital em expansão do Japão, também estão incluídas – mas há muito mais de onde estas vieram, por isso veja o top 20 completo abaixo. Estes são os destinos mais procurados para 2025, segundo o Airbnb Puerto Escondido, México Green Bay, Wisconsin Tóquio, Japão Palermo, Itália Cartagena, Colômbia Charleston, Carolina do Sul La Serena, Chile Quioto, Japão Vancouver, Colúmbia Britânica, Canadá Mumbai, Índia Mar del Plata, Argentina Manly, Austrália Sevilha, Espanha Bad Staffelstein, Alemanha Baton

Agarrem-se às vossas renas, pessoal – o Natal é já esta semana. E embora a quadra da alegria acabe antes de nos apercebermos, ainda há três meses de Inverno para desfrutar de algumas partes geladas do mundo e com o melhor ambiente para a estação. Temos muitas ideias sobre os destinos ideiais para este Inverno, quer sejam locais ensolarados para uma dose muito necessária de vitamina D ou destinos europeus cheios de “hygge”, onde o Inverno se vive como deve ser. E o mesmo acontece com o Telegraph. O jornal britânico publicou uma lista dos destinos mais encantadores do mundo para o Inverno, uma lista de destinos frios inspirada na crescente popularidade das férias frescas (as pesquisas por “cooler holidays” registaram um aumento de 300% este ano, de acordo com os dados do Google Trends). A lista foi elaborada com base num vasto leque de opções, que inclui desde uma pequena cidade do Árctico até todo o Japão. Precisa de se aquecer? Dirija-se a Tampere, um local preparado para desfrutar da cultura de sauna da Finlândia, protegida pela UNESCO. A cidade está localizada na região dos lagos finlandeses e tem mais de 60 saunas públicas, incluindo Rajaporrti, que tem 118 anos. Yukon, um território repleto de natureza selvagem no noroeste do Canadá, é considerado um dos melhores locais para aproveitar ao máximo a aurora boreal, que se regista uma vez por década até meados de 2025. Por isso, se vislumbrar a aurora boreal está na sua lista de desejos, este lugar deve estar no seu radar. A

Se pensar nisso, em que parte do mundo estava quando comeu a melhor refeição da sua vida (até agora)? Foi num pequeno bistro em Paris ou num bar de sushi em Quioto? Bem, segundo a TasteAtlas, a maior probabilidade é que estivesse em Itália. A plataforma acaba de publicar uma lista das 100 melhores cidades gastronómicas em todo o mundo, com base em quase 500 mil avaliações de 17.073 cidades, e Itália ocupa cinco dos 10 primeiros lugares. No topo está Nápoles. O que não nos surpreende: a terra da pizza também é a nossa escolha para a melhor cidade do mundo para comer. Em segundo lugar, ficou Milão, cuja cozinha é uma das mais elogiadas em Itália e tem semelhanças com a comida austríaca (o risotto e o panettone são ambos originários desta cidade). Em terceiro lugar ficou Bolonha, a cidade medieval que alberga a universidade mais antiga do mundo, famosa pelo (consegue adivinhar?) esparguete à bolonhesa. Florença ocupa o quarto lugar e Roma o sexto, mas cidades tão longínquas como Mumbai, Lima, Jacarta e Guadalajara também estão no top 30. No entanto, nota-se a ausência de algumas cidades supostamente importantes nos escalões superiores deste ranking. Londres, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Ho Chi Minh, Banguecoque, Amesterdão e, talvez o mais chocante de tudo, San Sebastián, nem sequer entram no top 50! Não são apenas as cidades que o TasteAtlas classifica – também cobrimos o ranking da plataforma para as melhores cozinhas do mundo, uma classificação em que a Itália foi ultrapassada por

As infra-estruturas de transportes estão a dar saltos gigantescos neste momento, com todas as notícias sobre planos para construir túneis submarinos e desenvolver mais aviões supersónicos – e agora a indústria ferroviária está envolvida. A China está actualmente a desenvolver comboios flutuantes – sim, leu bem –, com o objectivo de tornar rápidas (e quando dizemos rápidas, estamos a falar a sério) as viagens dos passageiros entre os seus principais centros. Os comboios Hyperloop, que parece que saem disparados pelo ar em construções semelhantes a tubos, estão actualmente a ser testados, sendo o actual recorde de velocidade de 623 km/h. No entanto, os responsáveis pelo projecto afirmam que o comboio tem a capacidade para atingir 999 km/h (o que seria mais rápido do que um avião comercial) e, no futuro, talvez até ultrapasse a barreira do som. Mas como é que estas coisas funcionam? Bem, ponham os vossos bonés científicos. Os comboios Hyperloop (o novo modelo da China chama-se T-Flight) utilizam algo chamado levitação magnética – ou maglev – em que a força magnética eleva as carruagens acima dos carris, eliminando as rodas e reduzindo o atrito. Os comboios passam por tubos de níveis baixos de vácuo, com uma baixa pressão de ar, e é isso que os leva a atingir velocidades tão incompreensíveis. O comboio mais rápido actualmente em funcionamento é o Maglev de Xangai, mas o Japão espera lançar a série L0 em 2025. Quanto ao T-Flight, é provável que tenhamos de esperar mais dez anos, m

Se nem deu pela aproximação do Inverno e ainda está à procura de um sítio particularmente fresco para onde viajar nos meses frios, temos a solução ideal. Lembra-se do ano passado (e do ano anterior), quando lhe falámos do hotel cintilante feito inteiramente de gelo que ia abrir na Suécia? Pois bem, está de volta, e para a sua 35.ª encarnação, nada menos. O Discover the World’s Icehotel 35 abriu as suas portas em Jukkasjärvi a 13 de Dezembro, após seis semanas de construção. É composto por 500 toneladas de gelo do rio Torne, bem como por dez piscinas olímpicas de “snis” (neve e gelo), que voltarão a derreter no rio na Primavera. Mas este lugar é mais do que apenas um lugar para descansar a cabeça – há também obras de arte geladas espalhadas por todo o hotel, como “WHOOPS WRONG ROOM!!!”, uma enorme cabeça de rinoceronte que se encontra numa das suites. Aqui estão algumas imagens do Icehotel 35. Photograph: Lisa Lindqvist & Kate Munro, ICEHOTEL 35 / Asaf Kliger Photograph: Anna Sofia Mååg, ICEHOTEL 35 / Asaf Kliger- Photograph: Christian Strömqvist, Karl Johan Ekeroth, Christer Fuglesang, ICEHOTEL 35 / Asaf Kliger Photograph: Näcken,Tjåsa Gusfors & Sam Gusfors ICEHOTEL 35 / Asaf Kliger Photograph: Carl Wellander & Malena Wellander, ICEHOTEL 35 / Asaf Kliger Photograph: Elisabeth Kristensen, ICEHOTEL 35 / Asaf Kliger Ponha-se ao fresco e reserve aqui. 🎄Natal para todos – leia grátis a nova edição da Time Out Portugal 🏃 O último é um ovo podre: cruze a meta no Facebo

En quin lloc del món has gaudit del millor àpat de la teva vida (fins ara)? En un petit bistró a París o potser en un bar de sushi a Kyoto? Bé, segons TasteAtlas, el més probable és que hagi estat a Itàlia. Aquesta plataforma acaba de publicar una llista de les 100 millors ciutats gastronòmiques del món, basada en gairebé 500.000 valoracions provinents de 17.073 ciutats de la seva base de dades, i cinc dels deu primers llocs són italians. En la primera posició hi ha Nàpols, cap sorpresa, ja que la ciutat on va néixer la pizza és, sens dubte, un lloc extraordinari per menjar. En segon lloc hi ha Milà, la cuina de la qual és una de les més aclamades d'Itàlia (el risotto i el panettone són originaris d’aquí). En tercera posició es troba Bolonya, la ciutat medieval que acull la universitat més antiga del món, famosa per (endevina què) la mortadel·la i la salsa bolonyesa. Florència ocupa el quart lloc i Roma el sisè, però també apareixen ciutats tan diverses com Bombai, Lima, Jakarta i Guadalajara en el top 30. Tanmateix, potser notaràs l’absència d’algunes ciutats que solen ser considerades imprescindibles en rànquings d’aquest tipus. Pequín, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh i, alerta, Barcelona i Sant Sebastià, ni tan sols aconsegueixen entrar en el top 50! Aquestes són les 30 millors ciutats del món per menjar, segons TasteAtlas: Nàpols Milà Bolonya Florència Bombai Roma París Viena Torí Osaka Madrid Nova York Gènova Niça Lima Jakarta Kyoto Gaziantep Ferrara Nova Orleans Catàni

¿En qué lugar del mundo disfrutaste de la mejor comida de tu vida (hasta ahora)? ¿En un pequeño bistró en París o quizás en un bar de sushi en Kioto? Bueno, según TasteAtlas, lo más probable es que haya sido en Italia. Esta plataforma acaba de publicar una lista de las 100 mejores ciudades gastronómicas del mundo, basada en casi 500.000 calificaciones provenientes de 17.073 ciudades de su base de datos, y cinco de los diez primeros lugares son italianos. En el primer puesto está Nápoles, ninguna sorpresa, ya que la ciudad donde nació la pizza es, sin duda, un lugar extraordinario para comer. En segundo lugar está Milán, cuya cocina es una de las más aclamadas de Italia (el risotto y el panettone son originarios de aquí). En tercer lugar se encuentra Bolonia, la ciudad medieval que alberga la universidad más antigua del mundo, famosa por (adivina qué) la mortadela y la salsa boloñesa. Florencia ocupa el cuarto lugar y Roma el sexto, pero también aparecen ciudades tan diversas como Bombay, Lima, Yakarta y Guadalajara en el top 30. Sin embargo, puede que notes la ausencia de algunas ciudades que suelen ser consideradas imprescindibles en rankings de este tipo. Londres, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok y, atención, Barcelona y San Sebastián, ¡ni siquiera logran entrar en el top 50! Estas son las 30 mejores ciudades del mundo para comer, según TasteAtlas: Nápoles Milán Bolonia Florencia Bombay Roma París Viena Turín Osaka Madrid Nueva York Génova Niza Lima Yakarta Kioto Gaziantep

While many of us are squeezing onto trains and piling into coaches to get to our hometowns this Christmas, some people are jetting off to destinations much further afield.  Booking platform Skyscanner has revealed the most-booked destinations over the festive period, from December 20 to 31 – meaning there’s plenty of inspo for Christmas and New Year’s Eve plans on this list.  Topping the list? It’s Bangkok. The Thai capital boasts winter villages and pretty lights, plus toasty daytime temperatures of around 30C. It’s also a gateway to the sunny islands in the Gulf of Thailand.  In second place it’s London, and given there are quite literally hundreds of parties, events, markets, light displays, trees and ice-rinks, we’re hardly surprised. Check out the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve here, too.  In third place it’s Seoul, but Asian destinations actually dominate this list, claiming five of the top 10 spots overall – read on for the full list! These are the top 10 destinations for the festive period, according to SkyScanner Bangkok London Seoul Tokyo Osaka New Delhi Taipei New York Paris Istanbul It’s the most wonderful time of the year We’ve got our own opinions of where it’s best to spend the festive period, whether that’s Christmas destinations, New Year’s Eve hotspots or the best places to head for a hit of sun in the winter months.  Building a playlist? Here are the best Christmas songs and the best songs for New Year’s Eve countdowns.  Did you see that this is